Potato Balls with Cooked Ham
The potato balls with cooked ham are an easy and irresistible appetizer: crispy on the outside, soft and tasty on the inside. They are made without eggs, ideal for those looking for a simple and quick recipe for buffets, parties or aperitifs. You can fry them for a delicious version or bake them in the oven or in the air fryer for a lighter result.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 20 pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 92.96 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 6.16 (g) of which sugars 0.26 (g)
- Proteins 1.95 (g)
- Fat 6.95 (g) of which saturated 1.38 (g)of which unsaturated 4.57 (g)
- Fibers 0.59 (g)
- Sodium 105.73 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 35 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the potato balls with cooked ham:
- 1 lb potatoes
- 2.8 oz cooked ham
- 0.7 oz corn starch (or potato starch)
- 1.4 oz Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- as needed breadcrumbs
- salt
- pepper
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Steps
For the preparation of the potato balls with cooked ham watch the video HERE.
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Boil the potatoes
Cook the potatoes in cold salted water for about 20-25 minutes, until soft. Drain and mash them well.
Prepare the dough
In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped cooked ham, corn starch, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well until you get a compact but soft dough.
Form the balls
Take small portions of dough and form balls. Roll them in breadcrumbs to coat them evenly.
Fry
Heat plenty of vegetable oil to 340°F and fry a few balls at a time for about 2-3 minutes, until golden and crispy. Drain them on absorbent paper.
Alternatively, for a lighter version, you can also cook them in an air fryer.Serve
Serve them hot, as an appetizer, aperitif, or tasty side dish.
Enjoy your meal!
💡 Variants:
💡 Variants:
Insert melting cheese cubes in the center of each ball for a creamy heart.
Add a bit of chopped parsley to the dough for a fresh touch.
For a lighter version, bake in a fan oven at 390°F for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway through
